MPFM 07-44
Fitness
a. The ratee is fitness exempt only if exempt from all four components of the fitness assessment. Ratee’s with limited duty restriction waivers from specific components of the assessment are not considered exempt, but will be marked based on the adjusted calculation of their fitness assessment score.
b. “Meets Standards” is defined as having a composite fitness score greater than or equal to 75.
c. “Does Not Meet Standards” is defined as having a composite fitness score less than 75. Place an “X” in the “Does Not Meet Standards” block in Section III and for Physical Fitness in Section IX. A score of less than 75 requires the evaluation to be referred. Evaluators must comment on a ratee who does not meet standards. Only in this case can the evaluator comment on the ratee’s fitness score, behavior associated with the fitness program, and progress in the Fitness Improvement Program.
d. Documentation of fitness will be based on the most recent (current) fitness test, including those preceding the start date of the EPR. While comments regarding performance outside of the reporting period are normally not allowed, consideration of the fitness score outside of the reporting period is authorized when the fitness test is current (within the past 12 months for those scoring “Good” or “Excellent”).
e. Comments on medical issues are prohibited and cannot be included in the EPR narrative.
f. Comments regarding unit fitness achievements are allowed for individuals who are Physical Training Leaders (PTLs) or Unit Fitness Program Managers (UFPM) since these are significant additional duties. These comments will be placed in Section III, Performance Assessment, block 1, Primary/Additional Duties on both the AF Form 910 and 911.
g. AFI 36-2406, paragraph 3.7.5. currently allows commanders to request EPR close-out extensions of up to 59 days to ensure resolution of any administrative or other significant issues. Approved extensions should be documented by placing the following statement in feedback area in Section V, “Close out date was extended IAW AFI 36-2406, para. 3.7.5.” Other than for fitness testing, extensions are granted only to allow evaluators to document negative behavior, i.e. court-martial actions, investigations, etc. Extensions are not granted to document awards or achievements. Unit commanders may request an extension when Airmen are required to fitness test immediately preceding the EPR close-out date and fails to meet fitness standards. This option can be used to re-test the Airman at the 43d day after scoring “Poor” on the fitness assessment. NOTE: This is the earliest period an Airman can re-test after scoring “Poor” on the fitness assessment test. Use the procedures outlined AFI 36-2406, paragraph 3.7.5. to obtain approval. Extensions beyond this period are not allowed.